B Ability To be able, without supervision, to perform relevant functions and be able to supervise other less experienced staff

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1 COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 2013 QUANTITY SURVEYING SPECALIST COMPETENCIES 2013 The competencies introduced in 2013 are split into core and specialist competencies. For instance the quantity surveying specialism contains both commercial management core quantity surveying competencies and quantity surveying specialist competencies. The only difference between the two is that the commercial management core competencies have activity statements which are common to all other commercial management specialisms (although the optimum standard against each activity may differ) whereas the specialist competencies are unique to that particular specialism. Those specialisms yet to be revised in 2013 will not be split into core and specialist competencies, but will retain the previous, all embracing, specialist competencies only. OPTIMUM STANDARDS Each of the activities under the competencies must be signed-off to a specific standard, indicated by one of the letters A,, E or B. The definitions of these are given blow. A Appreciation A general awareness of the activity is required B nowledge This standard requires a more detailed level of understanding of the activity E Experience To reach this standard the activity must have been performed independently or under supervision. Experience of the relevant techniques and functions must be in addition to showing appreciation and knowledge B Ability To be able, without supervision, to perform relevant functions and be able to supervise other less experienced staff Technical Member level the applicant must achieve standard in all activities except that any 5 must be at E and any 5 may be at A amongst the core competencies and the same amongst the specialist competencies. There are no restrictions within this as to the particular choice of activities. Member level the optimum standard is given against each activity statement.

2 QS 1 Quantity Surveying Specialist Competencies COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT Cost planning and pre-contract cost control April 2013 Technical Member Optimum Standard see requirements on covering sheet Activity Details Date of Assessment Reference A B C D E Member Optimum Standard E Possess a knowledge of the elements present in a project budget at pre-contract phase. Have knowledge of the development of a cost plan or spread of a tender budget along with identification of cost drivers for civil engineering works. Understand various civil engineering design options covering Employer/Consultant design, innovation and Contractor design and construct. Analyse and compare contract and subcontract tenders and tender budget information. nowledge of various scheme funding options and corporate governance applied by stakeholders. A E B

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4 QS 2 April 2013 Quantity Surveying Specialist Competencies COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT Project/commercial management reporting, internal accounts and company accounts Technical Member Optimum Standard see requirements on covering sheet Activity Details Date of Assessment Reference Member - Optimum Standard A E B A B Assessment of financial performance through applying the quantity of work completed to arrive at cost and value reconciliation reporting. B E Involvement in and understanding of the production of project trading accounts/reports illustrating profit/loss, overhead cost recovery and financial outturn forecasts for management purposes and their impact on company objectives. C Understand the basics of company accounts, including turnover, profit/loss, work in hand and cashflow. D E Identify and interpret ey Performance and Result Measures.

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6 QS 3 April 2013 Reference A Quantity Surveying Specialist Competencies Technical Member - Optimum Standard see requirements on covering sheet Member - Optimum Standard B COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT Recording works progress and determining/evaluating the effects of delay, prolongation and disruption Activity Details Ability to devise, maintain and audit suitable contemporary records of work progress. Date of Assessment A E B B E Evaluation of recorded work through applying relevant financial assessment methods. C Understand the causes of delay and their critical and non-critical effects on project completion and entitlement to extensions of time. D Understand the effects of disruption on resources and progress, and methods of demonstrating disruption effects. E E Apply a range of valuation techniques to items of change, and understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of those techniques.

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8 QS 4 April 2013 Quantity Surveying Specialist Competencies COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and Activity Schedules Technical Member - Optimum Standard see requirements on covering sheet Activity Details Date of assessment Reference Member Optimum Standard A E B A Understand the various uses of Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates, and Activity Schedules and their preparation in accordance with standard methods of measurement. B E Understand the different risks associated with measurement and pricing carried out under remeasurement contracts, lump sum contracts and target cost/cost reimbursable contracts and design and construct contracts. C E Experience of the structure of a Bill of Quantities and the varying approach to pricing with particular reference to quantity related and time related items and method related charges. D Understand the principles of pricing using Activity Schedules (including scope coverage) and how to deal with the evaluation of change under this type of contract.

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10 QS 5 Quantity Surveying Specialist Competencies COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT Management of interim and final accounts April 2013 Technical Member Optimum Standard - see requirements on covering sheet Activity Details Date of Assessment Reference Member Optimum Standard A E B A B Apply the contractual and statutory provisions relating to applications for payment including Contractor and Employer/Project Manager assessments, certificates and payment for both interim and final accounts. B C E Preparation, presentation, negotiation and agreement of interim and final accounts, including re-measurement in accordance with a standard method of measurement. Understanding of what constitutes Settlement Agreements and auditing of final accounts. D E Preparation and evaluation of compensation event claims, and/or other claims based upon contractual entitlement, and/or insurance claims.

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